焸 (xiòng) - A rare character with multiple readings and meanings, & as yīng: used in ancient place names and

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xiòng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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焸 · xiòng

A rare character with multiple readings and meanings, primarily used in names and specialized contexts.

As xióng: bright light, shining;

as yīng: used in ancient place names and personal names.

A rare character with multiple readings and meanings,as yīng: used in ancient place names and

Usage highlights

Ancient place nameBright lightShining appearanceUsed in personal namesHistorical referenceRare character usage

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 光— light, radiance
  • 亮— bright, shining

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 黑— black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in some ancient texts with the meaning of bright light (焸).
  • It can be found in historical place names (焸县).
  • Some people use it in modern given names (张焸).
  • The character represents shining or brilliance in classical contexts (焸明).

Collocations

  • Ancient place name(焸县)
  • Bright light(焸光)
  • Shining appearance(焸明)
  • Used in personal names(王焸)
  • Historical reference(焸地)
  • Rare character usage(焸字)

Idioms

  • No commonly used idioms containing this character are found in standard references.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character with limited historical documentation and usage.
  • Primarily appears in specialized contexts such as ancient place names and personal names.
  • The dual readings (xióng/yīng) reflect regional variations in historical pronunciation.

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